Rajnath Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that “India’s journey over the last 12 years has been a progression from shortages to self-reliance, from self-reliance to self-confidence and from self-confidence towards building a Viksit Bharat .” Addressing the NBT Utsav programme as the chief guest on the occasion of…
Kylian Mbappe has been one of the standout stars of this World Cup, scoring six goals and trailing Lionel Messi by just one in the race for the Golden Boot. Kylian Mbappe is dating Spanish actress Ester Exposito. (Instagram) With the French forward enjoying another sensational tournament, it’s natural for fans to be curious about…
Dealt a blow in Parliament’s last session by a united opposition, which defeated its ambitious bill to raise Lok Sabha’s strength and implement women’s quota from 2029, govt is looking to turn the tables on its rivals in the monsoon session, which will be held from July 20 to Aug 13.Speaker Om Birla is expected…
While people were busy spreading rumours of a crisis, govt was quietly ramping up domestic LPG production, diversifying crude supplies and leveraging diplomacy to shield consumers from shortages and steep price shocks during the worst energy crisis in decades caused by the West Asia war, PM Modi said on Saturday.Speaking at the inauguration of HPCL…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has sparked fresh discussion about how the couple could protect their fortunes if they have a prenuptial agreement in place. The couple got married on July 3, 2026 in Madison Square Garden. According to a report published by the Daily Mail, legal experts believe any prenup between the two…
NEW DELHI: Coming to the defence of govt amid backlash over the impact of mandatory 20% blending of ethanol in petrol, vehicle manufacturers on Saturday said there was no evidence of damage to engines, although they admitted to 3-3.5% drop in fuel efficiency in pre-2023 vehicles. The fall in mileage was on account of E20…
The United States is preparing for a highly anticipated Round of 16 showdown against Belgium on Monday, and the matchup promises to be one of the standout clashes of the knockout stage. Mauricio Pochettino is taking extra precautions to keep training details tightly guarded. (Getty Images via AFP) As for USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino, he…
Union home minister Amit Shah (File photo) NEW DELHI: Demonstrating its commitment to a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy against terrorism, govt Saturday designated 23 Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir-based functionaries of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish and other terror outfits and affiliates as ‘individual terrorists’ under Schedule 4 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.Home minister Amit Shah said the 23 designated…
Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: A new era of cyber threats is coming to the roads. As vehicles become smarter, with more software driving systems, the risk of malware attacks is no longer science fiction. In response, the road transport ministry has proposed sweeping rules to make cybersecurity and software update management mandatory for vehicles…
With the NFL regular season still a little more than two months away, players are making the most of the remaining offseason before training camps and the return of football. Amid contract negotiations, trades and roster moves around the league, many are also taking time to unwind. Cooper DeJean has been linked to Abby Summers…
